Principal Data Lead

83zero; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

83zero is seeking a hands-on Data and Digital Solutions Lead to shape and deliver data and digital solutions from concept to implementation. You will translate unclear requirements into robust technical designs and build solutions using Python, cloud and modern data technologies.

You will apply AI, machine learning and automation to operational challenges, support digital-twin and data-platform development, and lead technical delivery while engaging with senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Hands-on Python and data engineering capability.
• Experience with AI, machine learning, automation or digital twins.
• Strong data, digital or solution-architecture experience.
• Background in engineering, infrastructure, defence or another complex regulated environment.
• Proven ability to take loosely defined problems through to working solutions.
• Strong technical leadership and stakeholder-management skills.
• Immediately available or on very short notice.
• Able to work regularly on-site in the South West.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver data and digital solutions from concept through to implementation.
• Translate unclear requirements into robust technical designs.
• Build solutions using Python, cloud and modern data technologies.
• Apply AI, machine learning and automation to operational challenges.
• Support digital-twin, data-platform and engineering-application development.
• Lead technical delivery and engage confidently with senior stakeholders.
• Ensure solutions meet strict defence security and governance requirements.

Skills

Data architecture

Data engineering

Stakeholder management

Technical leadership

Problem solving

Availability

Education

Engineering background

Tools

Python

Cloud technologies

AI/ML

Automation

Security/compliance

Job description

We need a hands-on Data and Digital Solutions Lead who can turn complex engineering or operational problems into practical, working solutions.

The role

• Shape and deliver data and digital solutions from concept through to implementation
• Translate unclear requirements into robust technical designs
• Build solutions using Python, cloud and modern data technologies
• Apply AI, machine learning and automation to operational challenges
• Support digital-twin, data-platform and engineering-application development
• Lead technical delivery and engage confidently with senior stakeholders
• Ensure solutions meet strict defence security and governance requirements

What we need

• Strong data, digital or solution-architecture experience
• Hands-on Python and data engineering capability
• Experience with AI, machine learning, automation or digital twins
• Background in engineering, infrastructure, defence or another complex regulated environment
• Proven ability to take loosely defined problems through to working solutions
• Strong technical leadership and stakeholder-management skills
• Immediately available or on very short notice
• Able to work regularly on-site in the South West

Essential security requirements

Due to the programme’s security restrictions, applicants must:

• Be a sole British passport holder
• Be eligible to obtain high-level UK security clearance